History's Greatest Battles
Where the course of history has been decided on the battlefield. These are the battles that made us -- a detailed, entertaining, and tangent-free program about history's greatest battles. In this program, we journey through the constancy of human conflict, where the fates of nations and the course of global history have been decided on the battlefield. This podcast delves into our world-history's most significant and seminal battles, exploring not just the events themselves but their profound impact on the world timeline we live in today. Each episode is meticulously crafted by ardent and dedicated history fans with a passion for military history and an appreciation for the art of storytelling. Join us as we unravel the strategies, heroics, and consequences that have shaped civilizations and forged the destiny of entire continents.
History's Greatest Battles
The Siege of Tobruk, 1941. Hitler's Advance East from Africa Stopped. First Real NAZI Defeat. Oil Fields Secured. Suez Saved.
British troops refused to break, grinding down the German-Italian offensive in Egypt. Their defiance did more than just slow the Axis advance—it kept them from launching a full-scale assault on Malta, the island fortress that stood between Hitler and total control of the Mediterranean.
Tobruk. April 10 - December 7, 1941.
Axis Forces: Unknown, Possibly ~ 35,000 Troops.
Allied Forces: ~ 22,000 Troops.
Additional Reading and Episode Research:
- Jewell, Derek. Alamein and the Desert War.
- Macksey, K.C. Afrika Korps.
- Firkins, Peter. The Australians in Nine Wars.